Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds posted their strongest weekly inflows since early October, drawing $1.42 billion in net investments as institutional demand showed signs of returning through regulated products. Data shows that inflows were heavily concentrated midweek. Wednesday alone saw roughly $844 million in net inflows, followed closely by $754 million on Tuesday. Although the week ended with a notable $395 million outflow on Friday, the strength of earlier buying pushed total weekly inflows to their highest level in more than three months. According to data from SoSoValue; The performance marks a sharp contrast to recent weeks of subdued activity and highlights…
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Solana (SOL) is trading near the $144 level, following a prolonged pullback from its prior highs. The market shows price stabilizing above a historical demand zone, an area that previously attracted strong buying interest. This suggests selling pressure is weakening after months of lower highs. From a technical perspective, Solana recently printed a change of character, indicating a potential shift from bearish to neutral conditions. Price is consolidating above a previously defended support band, while downside momentum has slowed noticeably. However, the broader structure remains range-bound until a clear breakout occurs. What to Expect Next for Solana If SOL holds…
A cryptocurrency user has suffered a staggering loss of $282 million worth of digital assets in what is now considered one of the largest social engineering attacks in crypto history. The incident occurred on January 10, 2026, when the victim was deceived into revealing their hardware wallet seed phrase to an attacker posing as customer support. How the Crypto Scam Unfolded According to blockchain analysis, the attacker impersonated hardware wallet support staff, convincing the user to share sensitive recovery credentials. Once obtained, the attacker gained full control of the wallet and drained 1,459 Bitcoin valued at roughly $139 million along…
Anchorage Digital, the first federally chartered digital asset bank, is reportedly exploring a $200 million to $400 million capital raise ahead of a potential initial public offering (IPO) targeted for next year, according to Bloomberg. The firm was last valued at $3 billion, positioning it as a key player in the institutional crypto market. Expansion and Diversification Strategy In recent months, Anchorage has broadened its operations, including the acquisition of Securitize For Advisors to expand its wealth management services and integration of Hedgey to manage token lifecycles. The bank has also made strategic moves in the stablecoin sector and venture…
Internal notes released as part of legal filings reveal that Elon Musk initially supported an OpenAI plan to raise $10 billion through an initial coin offering (ICO) in early 2018. The discussions highlight a moment when the organization considered a for-profit arm funded by blockchain-based tokens to support its broader AI mission. Musk Walked Away Amid Funding Concerns Transcripts from a January 2018 call show Musk agreed to explore the ICO as a potential fundraising tool. However, by the end of the month, he had withdrawn support, citing concerns that OpenAI would not be able to raise sufficient capital through…
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin warned that the network has sacrificed too many of its core principles in pursuit of mainstream adoption, calling for an immediate shift back toward decentralization, privacy, and self-sovereignty. In a recent statement, Buterin said 2026 must mark a turning point, ending years of compromises that diluted Ethereum’s original vision. Focus on Privacy, Self-Sovereignty, and Trustlessness Buterin emphasized the need for private onchain payments, simpler full-node operation, and decentralized applications that do not depend on centralized servers. He argued that many users have lost control over their data as dApps increasingly rely on offchain infrastructure. According to…
The future of US crypto market structure legislation has been thrown into doubt after reports that the White House is considering withdrawing its support for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY). The development follows Coinbase’s decision to pull its backing for the bill, citing concerns that the current draft could harm core areas of the digital asset industry. Coinbase Withdrawal Sparks White House Backlash Administration officials Terrett were angered by Coinbase’s sudden withdrawal describing it as a unilateral move that caught policymakers off guard. The bill has been viewed internally as a key part of the administration’s digital asset…
Ether (ETH) briefly touched $3,400 this week before cooling to around $3,289, marking a two-day 4% correction. The drop triggered roughly $65 million in liquidations of leveraged ETH futures highlighting that professional traders remain neutral-to-bearish, even as ETH reached a two-month high. Derivatives Signal Low Confidence ETH two-month futures traded at a 4% annualized premium relative to spot markets—below the 5% threshold typically seen as bullish. This indicates that sellers are pricing in caution for longer settlement periods, reflecting broader market skepticism. Put-call ratios on ETH options also suggest moderate bearish sentiment, with traders reluctant to hold downside risk exposure.…
Bitcoin recorded a strong rebound this week, rising more than 5% to break above the $95,000 level, supported by improving market sentiment and renewed institutional demand. The move came as broader crypto markets recovered, even while uncertainty persisted around stalled US crypto legislation. US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds showed a clear turnaround, posting four consecutive days of net inflows totaling roughly $1.7 billion. The rebound in ETF demand suggests that institutional investors continue to view Bitcoin as an attractive long-term asset, despite regulatory delays in Washington. Ether also outperformed, climbing around 6.6%, helped by developments tied to major Ethereum treasury…
Shares of Riot Platforms climbed more than 11% after the company disclosed that it sold Bitcoin to finance a major land acquisition and data center expansion in Texas. The move highlights a strategic shift away from pure Bitcoin mining toward diversified data center and computing services. Bitcoin Sale Funds $96 Million Texas Land Deal Riot confirmed that it purchased 200 acres of land in Rockdale, Texas for $96 million, funded entirely through the sale of approximately 1,080 Bitcoin. The transaction follows an earlier announcement that the company sold over $160 million worth of BTC as part of a broader effort…